Maybe it's a strange genetic experiment gone wrong. Some evil scientist in the fanfic world might have tampered with Naruto's DNA, adding some sort of aquatic - like genes that resulted in gills.
Well, it could make his breathing underwater effortless. He can explore the underwater world more freely without worrying about running out of air. It might also give him an advantage in battles underwater, as he can stay submerged for as long as he needs.
Another possibility is that it was a side - effect of a powerful curse or blessing. For example, if Percy was cursed to be more connected to the water, the gills could be a physical manifestation of that. Or if he received a great blessing from the ocean itself, the gills could be part of that package, making him more in tune with the underwater realm.
One idea could be Percy discovers he has a new ability related to his gills that allows him to communicate with underwater creatures in a more profound way. Maybe he can understand their ancient languages and has to use this new skill to solve an underwater mystery that threatens both the sea world and the surface world.
You can try fanfiction websites like Archive of Our Own (AO3) or FanFiction.net. AO3 has a wide range of Percy Jackson fanfics, and you can use the search function to specifically look for ones related to 'gills'. FanFiction.net also has a large collection, but the quality can vary more. Another option is to check out Percy Jackson - related forums where fans might recommend their favorite 'gills' fanfics.
๐The novel I recommend to you is Ballad of the Dividing Sea. It's a fantasy romance novel about a different continent. In the plot of the novel, the fragile ecosystem of the water world collapsed, causing the underwater world to become hell. The protagonist listened to the call of fate and looked back at himself. He became a mermaid who could live underwater after being modified and explored many mysterious underwater continents. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~๐
Well, having gills would obviously make him better at underwater activities. He could swim faster and stay underwater for longer periods, which could be useful in battles near water or in underwater missions.
I can't satisfy your needs. According to the information you provided, you are looking for a post-apocalyptic novel where the protagonist has the ability to evolve according to the environment, such as the ability to grow gills in the water. This type of novel is quite common, but it might not meet the recommendation criteria of mainstream novel websites because I can't recommend all novels. However, I can introduce you to some other types of novels, such as science fiction or horror novels. Perhaps you will like some of them.
Science fiction was a fictional genre that explored the possibilities of science, technology, and social change through imagination of the future. If you're interested in science fiction, I can introduce you to some classic works such as Galaxy Empire, Three-Body Problem, and Wandering Earth.
Horror novels were a type of novel that focused on horror and horror. They usually created a tense atmosphere by describing the terrifying experiences or scenes of the characters. If you're interested in horror novels, I can introduce you to some classic works such as Black Mirror, Horror Cruise, and The Sixth Sense.
I recommend the novel "I Add Attributes to Myself" to you. The main character, Tang Hao, can obtain various attribute abilities and the ability to change his form according to different environments. For example, he can change his gills in the water. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~๐
I recommend an animated film called Finding Nemo to you. It tells the story of a future human and a group of fish. The protagonist, little Nimo, was caught in a human fish tank, and his father and many marine creatures began their journey to find him. In this futuristic world, humans invented a device called "fish gills" that allowed humans to breathe freely underwater. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~๐